Minnesota Educators Want to Ban Axe Body Spray
Filed under: Fashion, News, Stylish Living
For almost a decade, men ages 14-25 have enjoyed the awesome transformational power of Axe Body Spray -- the only body spray with the ability to morph a sweaty, stinky, pimple-faced loser into a chiseled, confident, girl-getting machine in seconds. In Minnesota, however, school district officials wants to turn back the clock by banning the miracle potion. They say the man-spray has been abused and the aerosol stench is a hazard for students and faculty.Of course, there doesn't seem to be any real evidence to link the use -- or overuse -- of Axe to allergy symptoms or headaches, but that hasn't stopped the City of Minneapolis School District from trying to ban the stuff. State representative Karen Clark has even proposed a phasing out of all fragrances from public schools.
Has she forgotten the putrid smells of sweaty adolescents? Maybe she needs a reminder of that horrific Eau de Locker Room that Axe covers up so potently.
One concern prompting suburbia to sound the alarms is the idea that Axe Body Spray is somehow enabling teens to adopt poor hygiene habits. Says pediatrician Dr. Charles J. Wibbelsman:
"Some adolescents, often more commonly boys, can have excessive secretions in the form of sweat ... And some male teens really do not see a daily shower as an activity that they wish to take the time to do."Instead of the banning all fragrances, it appears that Minneapolis will resort to an awareness campaign that teaches youngsters moderation in their application of perfumes. Wow, way to equip those teens with the skills they need to succeed in college.
[via TheCut]
Mandals, Murses and Muggs
Sure, male celebs are rich and famous, but does that mean the rules of fashion don't apply to them? Judging by the number of Muggs (man Uggs), Mandals (man sandals), Murses (man bags) and Manpris (man capris) we've spotted on Hollywood hunks, the answer, apparently, is no! Our first culprit: Ben Affleck. Apparently the shoes he was made to wear in his new film Man About Town weren't up to Mr. Affleck's comfort standards. Luckily he had his muggs on hand so he could relax his tootsies between takes.
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Party animal, action star, sex symbol, mugg lover? Tough guy Bruce Willis clearly has a softer side.
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We couldn't care less what's on the feet of most 5-year-olds, but when your mom is fashion icon Victoria Beckham, such a serious fashion crime can't be ignored. Uggs with shorts? Even at his young age Romeo Beckham should know better!
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Rolling Stones' legend Ronnie Wood actually went to a music event in his muggs. Earlier in his career such an un-rock and roll moment could have had a serious impact on Wood's cool cred, but at 6, we're willing to let him off with a warning.
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For Olympian Michael Phelps, it must be hard to get dressed when you're used to wearing a Speedo 24 hours a day. These mandals belong back in Beijing -- by the pool!
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Looks like Hannah Montana's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, tripped in his mandals and ripped a gigantic hole in his jeans. This entire look -- V-neck tee, soul patch and frosted hair -- is enough to make any teen, even Miley, embarrassed to be seen with dad.
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Brad may be a dad, but that's no excuse for this overstuffed murse. Calling George Clooney -- Mr. Pitt needs a weekend with the dudes to break this habit!
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Bono found what he was looking for while on vacation with wife Ali Hewson this summer -- a heinous pair of mulitcolored platform mandals.
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Matthew McConaughey has been spotted all over town with this mega-murse designed by fiance Camila Alves. "I wear her bags daily!" he says. Hey Matt -- the operative word is her!
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The Hulkster looks badass... until you pan down to his ladylike mandals.
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LedZep 3-30-2009 @ 8:12PM
WHAT THE CRAP!!!!!!!!!! AXE IS AWESOME !!!
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Sandra 3-30-2009 @ 8:12PM
Thank god someone is, that crap smells like someone vomited gasoline.
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targetstores 3-30-2009 @ 8:33PM
What the article neglects to mention is that the problem is NOT students wearing the deoderant. Students (especially middle schoolers) like to carry a can of the stuff and spray it in the classroom liberally or at friends as a joke. That has to be why they are considering the ban. Take it from a teacher.
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karilh76 3-30-2009 @ 8:57PM
Thank you! I teach 8th graders, and I can attest to the MAJOR problem of boys using this crap as a means to disrupt the school environment. It cleared an entire room and required a couple of kids to go to the nurse because it made them feel nauseated a couple of months ago when an untopped can went off in a kid's gym bag. They've sprayed it in the hallways at the end of the day when the halls are packed and we as teachers are unable to watch every move of every student. We even suspended two students recently for spraying it and trying to light it with a contraband lighter. All these boys need to do to control their stank is BATHE!
nycountrygirl84 3-30-2009 @ 8:36PM
I agree with what they say about teens enabling poor hygiene by thinking if they use the Axe instead of actually taking a shower. However, my husband uses it all the time and I personally think it smells great. It's actually a turn on for me. If teens can't learn to shower then the parents screwed up somewhere along the line.
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cyaml 3-30-2009 @ 8:41PM
It is overwhelming.
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ouycoy@aol.com 3-30-2009 @ 8:43PM
I would vote YES on that one. Nothing is more obnoxious that that over-powering ordor. Its enough to take your breath away permanently, through aphyxiation ! Good for them !.. I hope it passes. I won't allow my son to wear it, when he does, he is a walking hazard to himself and others.
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Havic 3-30-2009 @ 8:42PM
wow. really? is this necessary? instead of wasting taxpayer money and budget costs for arranging a campaign.. they should be spending their money and time on how to better the students' education with what supplies they have..
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Ken 3-30-2009 @ 8:42PM
Axes are very dangerous.
You could cut or decapitate yourself with an Axe.
I think they should ban Axes in school.
They ban knives and guns.
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Reeka 3-30-2009 @ 9:40PM
haha. wowww.
cflorio224 3-30-2009 @ 10:07PM
if you read the article it was talking about "Axe" body spray. not the tool.
dyleklund 3-30-2009 @ 10:33PM
HAHAH YES
This comment is full of win....
And for those who don't understand, he just has a sense of humor... he knows what this was about....
Ralph 3-30-2009 @ 10:52PM
ROTFL!!! You're a riot man!
25or6to4 3-30-2009 @ 10:54PM
cflorio.... I think YOU are a tool.
B J 3-31-2009 @ 1:06AM
Ken...you've got to be kidding? Did you even read the article; or felt an impulse to just leave a dumb@** comment. An "ax" is a tool; usually used in the removal or cutting of wood/trees and/or brush. "Axe" is the name of a popular deodorant body spray for men.
laughingoutloud 3-31-2009 @ 10:26AM
OMG you are a HOOT. I laughed out loud. I personally have never smelled that stuff but I do agree axes can be very dangerous if not used properly.
chrissy 3-31-2009 @ 8:44PM
DUDE ARE YOU STUPID OR SOMETHING THEY ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE TOOL THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT THE BODY SPRAY
Elle 3-30-2009 @ 8:44PM
This is just so stupid. I guess you would rather smell stinky sweaty
teenagers. I don't think banning this stuff is going to make anyone take a shower! LOL
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annie 3-30-2009 @ 8:45PM
talk about an attack on civil liberties! planning to "phase out" fragrances from public schools?
alrightie....
i mean, i'm a fan of personal hygiene as much as the next guy, but come on.
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